2. Some of us develop mutually beneficial relationships with other organisms.
3. I reproduce asexually, splitting into two identical daughter cells. This gradually damages my DNA, so periodically I dock with others of my kind to exchange small capsules that hold DNA, and within six hours feel reinvigorated with fresh genetic material.
4. I consist of one cell, two orifices, and thousands of hairy feet (cilia) that project from my surface like beard stubble.
Have you figured out what I am from my clues? * Scroll down for the answer.
I'm a paramecium!
* Facts provided by the May 2011 issue of Discover Magazine
7 comments:
The worrying thing is I'm none the wiser even after reading the answer! :D
Joey - ah, but if someone ever asks you, you'll be able to give them an answer, even if you don't know what the thing is! :)
I know what a paramecium is, but I did not know all the rest of the stuff. Fascinating...
Can't say I'd ever have gotten this one. Not sure I've even heard of it until now.
I did not have a chance at getting this!
2 meciums! Believe it or not--I got it! Good one!
J
Debby, John... you're both science oriented, so I'm not surprised y'all got it.
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